I am very confused by this statement. "There are no atheist in foxholes."
Why wouldn't there be any Atheist in a fox hole? A fox hole is dug for shelter against enemy fire. If they were truly God fearing at that moment, wouldn't they be in the foxhole? Sorry, I mean if they are Atheists who suddenly have faith in God because they are scared, why would they be outside of the foxhole? If someone could clear this up, I would appreciate it. I think I confused myself, so I apologize if I confuse you.
2007-03-23 22:39:36 · 6 answers · asked by John Doe 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You're interpreting a non-standard meaning.
It's supposed to mean " Everyone who is in a foxhole is a theist, praying to God."
The implication is: "There are no atheists, everyone is a believer when put under the right conditions."
and not: "If you are not a theist, then you are not in the foxhole"
or: "atheists are reckless and don't care for foxholes"
2007-03-23 22:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good Question! I would suspect that it simply means that if one is facing enemy fire that anyone and everyone would pray to a god to deliver them from that situation, also like with people who are getting older that start going to church -- they decide that a bit of prayer can't hurt if there is a god, then they have at least a chance of going to "the better place" if they don't make any show of faith or belief in a god, they may end up in "the bad place" just cause they didn't believe, so it is a form of insurance....
2007-03-23 22:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No need to be. An atheist would never find him/herself in a fox hole. As a rational human being most likely would refuse to participate in the war games of the rich and powerful.
Simple, ain't it when you think about it just a wee bit.
2007-03-23 22:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by emiliosailez 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A foxhole inplies a moment of endangerment, or insecurity. One where you feel your life is in jeopardy. The statement implies that even those who don't believe in a higher authority will change their tune when their life is threatened.
2007-03-23 22:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the idea is that, when your life suddenly seems jeopardized, you really begin thinking about the life you've lived, and whether or not an afterlife is waiting for you. It's the whole "deathbed conversion" thing.
2007-03-24 05:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by jtrusnik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as the person above me said precicely. when the person is in a fox hole.. with bombs falling all around him, he praying..even if he does not know to what.. he is definately praying
2007-03-23 22:49:03 · answer #6 · answered by bob j 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋